Alcon Inc.
Alcon Inc. (SIX: ALC) is trading at CHF 53.98, about ₹6,206 at today's CHF/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 11:31 AM ET, down 0.77% today. Indian residents can buy Alcon from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
CHF 53.96
Today's high
CHF 54.90
52 week low
CHF 47.80
52 week high
CHF 68.34
ALC opened at CHF 54.72, closed previously at CHF 54.40, and has traded between CHF 47.80 and CHF 68.34 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Alcon Inc. is a global eye care enterprise dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing, and distribution of a comprehensive range of vision products for both eye care professionals and their patients worldwide. The company operates through two primary divisions. Its Surgical segment equips ophthalmic surgeons with advanced solutions for various procedures. This includes specialized equipment, diagnostic instrumentation, and implantable devices such as intraocular lenses (IOLs), alongside a full suite of consumables like viscoelastic substances, surgical solutions, and customized procedure kits. For cataract interventions, key offerings feature the Centurion Vision System, LenSx femtosecond laser, LuxOR surgical ophthalmic microscope, NGENUITY 3D visualization system, and ORA System for intra-operative measurements. Vitreoretinal surgeons benefit from systems like Constellation Vision, procedure packs, lasers, and a variety of specialized micro-instruments, including grieshaber and MIVS tools, scissors, forceps, medical-grade vitreous tamponades, and Hypervit vitrectomy probes. Refractive surgery innovations include WaveLight lasers and Contoura Vision for LASIK treatments, and the segment also provides the EX-PRESS glaucoma filtration device. Its IOL portfolio, prominently featuring AcrySof IQ, includes advanced technology lenses like PanOptix and ReSTOR, designed to correct presbyopia and astigmatism during cataract removal. The Vision Care segment addresses everyday eye health needs. It offers a diverse selection of contact lenses, including daily disposables, reusable options, and color-enhancing varieties. This segment also provides ocular health products for conditions such as dry eye, glaucoma, and allergies, in addition to contact lens care solutions, ocular vitamins, and redness-relieving drops. Prominent brands within this segment include TOTAL, PRECISION, DAILIES AquaComfort PLUS, Air Optix, Opti-Free, Clear Care, Tears Naturale, Genteal, ICAPS, and Vitalux. Founded in 1945, the company was initially known as Alcon Universal S.A. before rebranding as Alcon Inc. in December 2001. Its headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
1.30M
Market cap
CHF 26.31B
P/E Ratio
49.81
Price-to-sales ratio
2.92
Enterprise value
$43.51B
Free cash flow yield
4.60%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.25
Return on equity
4.66%
ROIC
4.12%
Beta
0.70
Dividend yield
0.55%
Last dividend
CHF 0.28
Financial overview
Revenue
$10.90B
Earnings per share
$2.08
Free cash flow
$1.81B
Net profit margin
5.92%
Gross margin
56.45%
EBITDA
$2.78B
Revenue growth
9.94%
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How to buy Alcon from India
Indian residents can buy Alcon shares through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open a Paasa account
Complete digital KYC with your PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds under LRS
Transfer INR from your Indian bank account. Your bank reports the remittance under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and converts it to US dollars and then to CHF.
Search for Alcon and place an order
Find Alcon by name or by its ticker, ALC, and choose an order type. Alcon trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Alcon position in CHF and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Read the full guide: how to invest in Alcon from India
Trading and taxes when buying Alcon from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:00 am – 5:30 pm CET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateDividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. Alcon’s current yield is 0.55%.Dividend tax explained
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Alcon stock?
Yes. Alcon (ALC) has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 2019, in the Medical - Specialties industry, and Indian residents can buy it through Paasa. You fund the account from your Indian bank under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the money is converted to US dollars and then to CHF. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
How much does one Alcon share cost in rupees?
One Alcon share is CHF 53.98 — about ₹6,206 at a CHF/INR rate of 114.97 on 30 Sep 2026. Both the Alcon price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for buying Alcon from India?
Remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Banks collect 20% tax at source on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year; the TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability. FX and the LRS declaration are handled by your bank when you fund your account.
How are gains on Alcon shares taxed in India?
Gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is computed in rupees using the CHF/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Alcon price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Alcon pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Alcon pays a dividend and the current yield is 0.55%; the last declared dividend was CHF 0.28 per share, about ₹32.19. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade Alcon from India?
The SIX Swiss Exchange trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST in Indian time. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when Switzerland is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Do I have to declare Alcon shares in my Indian tax return?
Yes. Foreign shares held on 31 March must be reported in Schedule FA of your Indian income-tax return. Paasa gives you a Schedule FA-ready statement listing your Alcon holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Alcon and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST) and the proceeds settle in CHF in your Paasa account. From there you can hold the balance, reinvest, or repatriate. Funds can be withdrawn in any currency to any bank account in your own name. Whether the sale is short- or long-term is decided by the 24-month holding period.
Does the rupee rate affect what I make on Alcon?
Yes. Alcon is priced in CHF, so your rupee outcome combines the CHF move with the CHF/INR move between the day you remit and the day you convert back. Both directions are reflected in the capital-gains statement Paasa issues.